As environmentally conscious as organizations try to be, new technology and other products are still developed that may negatively impact the earth or human health long-term. That’s why scientists are constantly putting these items to the test and asking questions for the greater good. Dr. Paul Durham, director of the Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences at the Jordan … [Read more...] about How technology and environmental studies can affect health
Brain patterns can be difficult to predict. This is especially true when neurological disorders or traumatic brain injuries are involved. “Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can lead to lasting physical, emotional and cognitive impairments,” Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, associate professor of electrical engineering at Missouri State University, said. “For TBI, among other … [Read more...] about Mapping traumatic brain injury patterns with neuroimaging
Fatigue, headaches, coughing and difficulty breathing: These symptoms affect daily life for people living with long COVID. This is a condition marked by persistent symptoms long after a person initially recovered from COVID-19. While so much is still unknown about how COVID-19 will continue to affect the health of those who survived, Dr. Christopher Lupfer, assistant professor … [Read more...] about Study evaluates treatment of ‘long COVID’ patients
People make trash. In an ideal world, much of it would be recycled and none of it would threaten the environment. But proper systems must be in place to protect public health and improve sustainable solutions. “Engineers work to build things as safely and efficiently as possible,” said Dr. Matt Pierson, Mace/Turblex engineering professor at Missouri State University. “But they … [Read more...] about Engineering students face trash and sanitation issues during local clean up
Dr. Ryan Udan’s cardiovascular research could help save thousands of lives. The associate professor of biology at Missouri State University works toward a solution to congenital heart disease and vascular conditions. Udan’s efforts are supported by an AREA grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. His central question is simple: How does the cardiovascular … [Read more...] about Finding magic in blood vessel flow